SRAM XX1 Eagle 12 Speed GXP Direct Mount Crankset

With the recent trends leaning heavily towards one by simplicity, rumors of a 12 speed cassette cog have been swirling for some time. SRAM is first to the game with its revolutionary Eagle drivetrains, and the XX1 Eagle 12 Speed GXP Direct Mount Crankset plays an integral part in rocking the trail with a new range of gears and a sparkle of golden flair. Building on the OG X Sync chainring's storied chain retention ability, Eagle's X Sync 2 chainring ups the ante with claims of even better chain control. As with the original, each tooth is CNC machined to support the chain's inner and outer links and provide a variable thickness from tooth to tooth, so the chain and chainring effectively lock together as you pedal. Where each tooth took on a boxy profile in the original version, Eagle's chainring boasts aggressively profiled teeth to grab the chain and fend of mud for smooth, friction free function. SRAM utilizes its Carbon Tuned technology to build the XX1 Eagle arms with a specific carbon layup that reduces weight while increasing stiffness and durability. Their hollow construction results in a light, responsive platform that lets you dance on the pedals and power through all manner of terrain. The direct mount chainring interface also affords the option of quickly subbing different ring sizes for different courses, giving the true all mountain racer a bit of start line flexibility to adapt to a given trail.